Around in Tagalog

Around in Tagalog translates to “Paligid”, “Sa paligid”, or “Humigit-kumulang” depending on context. This versatile English word can mean surrounding an area, moving in a circular direction, or expressing approximation. Learn the different Tagalog equivalents and how to use them naturally in everyday Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Around

[Definition]:

• Around /əˈraʊnd/
• Preposition 1: On all sides of; encircling or surrounding something.
• Preposition 2: Approximately; used to indicate an estimate or rough number.
• Adverb 1: In a circular or surrounding direction.
• Adverb 2: Present or nearby; in the vicinity.

[Synonyms] = Paligid, Sa paligid, Paikot, Humigit-kumulang, Mga, Malapit

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The children ran around the playground happily during recess.
– Ex1_PH: Ang mga bata ay tumakbo sa paligid ng palaruan nang masaya sa recess.

– Ex2_EN: There are around fifty people attending the wedding ceremony.
– Ex2_PH: May humigit-kumulang limampung tao na dumalo sa seremonya ng kasal.

– Ex3_EN: She looked around the room to see if anyone was watching.
– Ex3_PH: Tumingin siya sa paligid ng silid upang tingnan kung may nanonood.

– Ex4_EN: The Earth revolves around the Sun once every year.
– Ex4_PH: Ang Mundo ay umiikot sa paligid ng Araw nang isang beses bawat taon.

– Ex5_EN: Is your brother still around? I need to talk to him.
– Ex5_PH: Nandito pa ba ang iyong kapatid? Kailangan kong makausap siya.